WILLIAM J. McNAMARA, SR.

William J. McNamara Sr. of Middletown, a retired Iron Worker with Local 197 in New York City, and a longtime resident of the area, died on December 31, 2012. He was 72.

The son of the late John and Rosemary Madden McNamara, he was born on February 17, 1940 in Queens, NY. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member and Past President of the Slate Hill Pacers.

Survivors include his wife, Carol, at home; his children: Sean McNamara of South Carolina; Caitlin Mossburg of Maryland; Raymond W. McNamara, Sr. of New York City and William J. McNamara Jr. of Slate Hill, NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren and his brother, Eugene McNamara of the State of Florida.

Visitation hours will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 3 to 5 p.m. with Services at 5 p.m. at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., 72 West Main St., Middletown, NY. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc. 845-343-6023 or www.ocfuneralhomes.com